PHILADELPHIA - April 13, 2004 - ESIS, Inc., the risk management services arm of ACE USA, today announced that it has expanded its product and service offerings with the launch of ESIS Risk Control Property Engineering. Through its network of experienced engineers, the ESIS Property Engineering unit provides full-service property and machinery consultative services to help clients prevent and control the impact of major losses.
"ESIS is one of the few risk management companies that offers a full range of property and casualty services to multi-national customers," said Ed Troy, President, ESIS, Inc. "With the addition of the Property Engineering unit, we are now able to offer our clients a greater array of solutions and further solidify our position as a market leader in the risk management field."
Formerly a unit of the ACE US International division of ACE USA, the Property Engineering unit provides customized services through a global network of engineers, helping clients manage their property and machinery risks. The unit delivers services that focus on fire protection, boiler and machinery hazards, risk improvement, unusual exposure identification, expected loss calculations and more. Clients include Fortune 2000 multi-national organizations in a wide range of industries, including heavy manufacturing, utilities, chemical, food processing, real estate, warehousing and retail.
"Our engineers are among the most experienced in the industry and help our clients deal with critical business exposures through a consultative approach," said Michael Schmidt, Vice President, ESIS Risk Control Property Engineering. "As part of ESIS, we will have additional opportunities to build and expand our risk control services network. We'll be better positioned to help our clients more effectively manage their risks and protect their bottom line."
For more information, contact Michael Schmidt, Vice President, ESIS Risk Control Property Engineering at 215 640 1380.
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Organized in 1953, ESIS, Inc., (ESIS) provides sophisticated risk management services designed to reduce both claims frequency and loss costs. ESIS' Risk Management Information, Risk Control, and Claim services can be used individually or collectively as part of a risk management program. ESIS is part of ACE USA, a U.S.-based operating division of The ACE Group of Companies, headed by ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE). ACE USA, through its underwriting companies, provides insurance products and services throughout the U.S. Additional information on ACE USA and its products and services can be found at www.ace-ina.com. The ACE Group of Companies provides insurance and reinsurance for a diverse group of clients around the world.